Phila. says res judicata should dismiss federal case over warrant search for plaintiffs' deceased son

PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has argued for dismissal of litigation alleging the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department violated the plaintiffs’ civil rights when they conducted a warrant search for their deceased son, on the grounds of res judicata and failure to state claims upon which relief could be granted.

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